On May 21, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa presented the corporation’s FaSTLAne 2030 plan five year strategic plan at an Investors Day event held at the company’s Technical Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Within the presentation was a renewed lineup of vehicles for the Noth American market, with additional informatio

On May 20, the 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee lineup was presented by Tim Kuniskis, head of American brands, SRT Performance and North America marketing at Stellantis.
Ram is leveraging its performance heritage with an all-new subsegment of muscle trucks featuring three HEMI-powered variants.
The Rumble Bee features the pr

On May 21, Ford’s Dearborn Truck Plant, which builds the F-150 plant, halted production through at least the rest of the week due to a repair needed at the nearby Dearborn Stamping Plant, according to Nick Kottalis, president of UAW Local 600 that represents workers at the plant.
The cause of the downtime is a broken

On May 20, May Mobility, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company, announced the launch of its fifth-generation autonomy system, which fuses deep learning, a predictive world model and May Mobility's proven reasoning engine in an efficient on-vehicle architecture.
May Mobility's archite

On May 22, Stellantis and Wayve announced a partnership under which Stellantis plans to integrate Wayve AI Driver, Wayve’s automated driving intelligence, into the STLA AutoDrive platform. The agreement builds on Stellantis’ recent strategic investment in Wayve and marks the next phase of collaboration between the co

On May 22, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) announced that Toyota Motor Europe has joined the association as a Gold Member. As a Gold Member, Toyota will actively contribute to 5GAA’s initiatives aimed at accelerating the deployment of next-generation connected mobility solutions. 
The company will engage in 5GAA

On May 22, Citroen announced that it will introduce a new model into its product line-up, which will capture the spirit of the legendary 2CV.  It will contribute to the emergence of a new category of affordable small electric vehicles. The future vehicle will reflect the essential values that defined the 2 CV, includ

On May 21, multiple sources reported that the CEO of Saipa stated that the company's production was impacted last year due to power outages and the halt in production of the Saipa 151 pickup truck. He further stated that Saipa aims to restore production to more than 400,000 vehicles in the Persian year 1405 (March 20

On April 21, multiple sources reported that Towell Auto Group has introduced the 212 4x4 SUV brand to Oman. 212 is a brand of Beijing Automobile Works (BAW). The company introduces two models: the 212 Adventurer and the 212 Navigator. Both models have a 2.0L Turbocharged engine that produces 228 HP and 390 Nm of torq

On May 21, ESTEO started full-cycle production of the ESTEO MX, the first model under its new Russian premium brand, at AGR Holding’s Shushary plant. ESTEO is the second vehicle brand after JELAND to be produced at the Shushary facility.
The ESTEO MX is a mid-size premium SUV powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engi

On May 19, TVS Motor Company announced that it had invested approximately INR 24 billion during the FY 2025 – FY 2026 (ending March 2026), with a major portion allocated toward Norton Motorcycles.
The company stated that several Norton products are currently under development and are expected to be unveiled in Q2 20

On May 21, Hyundai Motor Group announced that it showcased its comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem vision for Europe at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The exhibition featured the all-new Hyundai NEXO, the successor to Hyundai’s best-selling fuel cell electric vehicle. It also displayed hydrogen fu

On May 15, Haval, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, launched the Raptor Plus plug-in hybrid electric off-road SUV. The model is available in four 5-seater and three 7-seater variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,800 to CNY 209,800.
The Raptor Plus measures 4,912mm long, 1,950mm wide, and 1,905mm high, with a w

On May 19, Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. (Geely Farizon) signed a distribution agreement with Emil Frey Group in Hangzhou. Emil Frey Group became a Geely Farizon distributor in the Swiss market, which marks Geely Farizon’s entry into the market.
Established in 1924, Emil Frey Gr

On May 20, XPeng launched the GX flagship large SUV. The model is available in four REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) and four EV (battery electric vehicle) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 269,800 to CNY 349,800.
The GX measures 5,265mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,115mm.
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On May 18, 2026, Chery opened pre-bookings for the Chery Q compact EV in Indonesia, with pricing starting from around IDR 2XX million (OTR Jakarta).
The Chery Q emphasizes space efficiency, digital integration, and everyday usability. It features an expressive exterior design and a smart cockpit powered by a Qualcomm

On May 21, Jetour announced the debut of its G700 SUV in Panama, marking a new step in the brand’s expansion strategy across Latin America.
Positioned as a flagship premium off-road model within the G Series, the G700 is equipped with a 2.0TD engine paired with a hybrid system and a 2DHT transmission, enabling accele

On May 21, it was reported that Foton Mexico delivered 20 Galaxy units to TUM Transportistas as part of the company’s fleet renewal strategy in Mexico.
The vehicles are equipped with X13 engines and comply with Euro VI emissions standards, supporting efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental

Announced on May 21, 2026, VinFast has officially launched the locally produced VF MPV 7 in Indonesia, a few months after inaugurating its EV plant in Subang, West Java, in December 2025. The launch was accompanied by a four-day showcase event in Laguna featuring test drives and product displays for media, partners,

On May 21, BMW Group announced the start of pre-series production of “Energy Master”, a key control unit for its hydrogen drivetrain at its Landshut plant in Germany, marking a new step in its hydrogen mobility strategy.
The component will be used in the upcoming BMW iX5 Hydrogen and serves as the central control uni